Second Round preview & picks

Second Round preview & picks

Author: National Hockey League May 5, 2025 Duration: 37:56
Nick and Jake catch up after the wild finish for the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets in their Game 7s and preview their upcoming series with all the matchups, potential injury returns/absences and more. The crew, joined by Pete Jensen, also sets the table for the other Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round series: Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers with series picks, X-factors, sleepers and key storylines. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365, Chris Meaney enters the chat to give his favorite props, series leader and Conn Smythe Trophy angles after the first round and also predict each series from a betting lens.

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Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:29
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to identify the best pickups for the fourth week of the fantasy season. The crew discusses the Maple Leafs' struggles, the emergence of Nick Robertson as a top-six forward and whether…
Action Network Collab: Week 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:18
Pete Jensen is joined by Nick Martin from Action Network to take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during the 3rd week of NHL action. They discuss the parity in the NHL with teams like the B…
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:39
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to discuss some of the best pickups for the third week of the fantasy season. The guys highlight sneaky offseason movers like Dominik Kubalik of the Red Wings and E…
Week 2 fantasy mailbag; Ekblad injury impact [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:05
Pete and Nick react to Aaron Ekblad’s long-term injury for the Panthers and the Red Wings’ forward lines without Tyler Bertuzzi and Jakub Vrana. The guys also answer a ton of fan questions involving players like Jake DeB…
Action Network Collab: Week 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:08
Nick Alberga and Michael Leboff take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during this 2nd week of NHL action. They discuss the Boston Bruins starting the season strong, the unfortunate luck of…
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:30
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to identify the best fantasy waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of the NHL season. The crew discusses hot starts for the Red Wings and Flyers, which players are benefiting most from coach…
Early fantasy reaction, Week 1 mailbag; guest: Jake Hahn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:31
Pete and Nick are joined by Jake Hahn from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to break down the first few nights of the new season with all the fantasy and betting takeaways. The crew gives replacement options for injured Patrik…
Action Network Collab: Week 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:40
Pete Jensen and Michael Leboff drop the puck on the new season with the first edition of the NHL/Action Network Collab, where they preview the season and week ahead from a wagering standpoint. The guys discuss various ov…
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:31
Pete and Nick are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to discuss fantasy pickups for the opening week of the NHL season. The guys debate rookies Dylan Holloway of the Oilers and Marco Rossi of the Wild after their stro…